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The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy is participating in the “Early Decision” (ED) status through PharmCAS for the 2018-19 Admissions Cycle. The Early Decision program is a binding option for applicants who have decided that a particular PharmD program is their first choice and that they will enroll if accepted. As an Early Decision applicant, you can apply to only one PharmD program.

The Early Decision application deadline is September 4, 2018. In addition to completing the PharmCAS application, you must arrange for PharmCAS to receive all of your official transcripts and fee by September 4. If your application, transcripts, or fee arrive after the deadline, PharmCAS will automatically change your file from early decision status to regular status.

You may be offered early admission, denied admission, or deferred to regular applicant status. If you are offered admission as an Early Decision applicant, you are obligated to accept the offer and you will not be permitted to apply to other PharmCAS PharmD programs during the current admission cycle. If, however, you are denied admission as an Early Decision applicant, you may apply to other PharmD programs for an additional fee. Refer to the PharmCAS application fee schedule to determine the cost to apply to each additional program. PharmD programs will make admission decisions on early decision applicants by October 19, 2018.

The PCAT is required; test results are valid for two years. To be considered for Fall Term 2019 applicants must take the PCAT prior to 2019; tests taken earlier than 2016 are not acceptable. The January 2019 PCAT is not accepted for the Fall Term 2019 admission cycle.

Beginning with the 2017-2018 Admissions cycle, the Pharmacy Supplemental Application is now included within the PharmCAS application. Applicants selecting the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy will be given access to our specific additional questions within PharmCAS. The separate supplemental application has been retired, and there is no additional supplemental application fee.

Two references are required. One reference must be from a paid employer or a supervisor of a volunteer or research experience. Personal recommendations are not accepted. Do not send references to the College of Pharmacy. All references must be submitted through PharmCAS

Send official college transcripts directly to PharmCAS and update all course information during the application process, including the submission of fall term grades. Note that prerequisite course grades of "C" or better are required for admission. If you are admitted, you must also send final copies of all official transcripts directly to the College of Pharmacy.

Non-US (international) transcripts must be translated by World Educational Services, Inc. or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. and submitted in report form to PharmCAS by January 7.

If English is not your native language and/or you have completed high school abroad that was not english speaking, you must take the TOEFL exam. Schedule the TOEFL (including the written and verbal components) and have the results sent to the PharmCAS address (Code 8246). If you have completed any ESL coursework, you are required to take the TOEFL. Test scores of 27 in each area are required. Having a college degree does not exempt applicants from taking the TOEFL.

An on-site interview is required for all applicants. This is one of several criteria for admission into the PharmD program. Interviews take place on Thursdays beginning in the Fall semester and run through March.

If you are admitted to the College of Pharmacy, you will be asked to submit a $1000 enrollment deposit. The first deposit of $200 will be due within two weeks of your admission. The second deposit of $800 will be due by March 4. Enrollment deposits are credited to the cost of your tuition, and are non-refundable.

If you are admitted to the Doctor of Pharmacy program and have completed a degree before starting the program, you will be classified as a graduate-professional student for financial aid purposes. If you have not completed a degree, you will be classified as an undergraduate student for the first two years and as a graduate-professional student during your final two years of enrollment. Please see Financial Aid for more information.